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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are many options to choose from for alarm states. Which of the following alarm states can be best described as a temporary suppression of an alarm?
Choose the best answer that represents the bit rate of a 14400 baud rate.
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a discreet output memory location?
The numerous tasks that are accomplished at the same time in a DCS, is a result of the configured software programs that it has . Which of the software programs below will governed by IEC-61131-3?
There are several advanced alarm methods available that provide a greater level of functionality. Which of the methods below can be used if an interpretation of the plant can approximate its state?
Which of the recommended standards would be best described as having a half -duplex transmission system?
Because of the susceptibility to noise a _______ is required on the trunk line of the H1 transmission system. Choose the answer below that best fill in the blank.
Which of the network components below would commonly be used as a protocol converter and communication signal converter?
Every IPv4 address is made up of two distinct components that identifies a specific host and a network segment. Which of the answers below names both of those components?
A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Fieldbus and DeviceNet are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
A DDE protocol has 3 components to a "handle". Which of the components below would best be described as the name of a unique data source is contained inside of a DDE topic?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as allowing the creation of new projects?
Which of the answers below best represents the required nominal impedance of the data pair cabling in the DeviceNet system?
Historical data can be logged through a HMI application. Which of the data storage methods below would best be described as one that looses resolution of the data, although reduces the volume of data?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will solve multiple DA server scalability issues?
Twisted pair to fiber optic is the best example of which of the following converters?
Ethernet/IP, is the ______ level protocol that industrial Ethernet uses exclusively. Select the term below that best fills in the blank.
Which of the answers below best describes the cable used for the drop lines in the DeviceNet transmission system?
In each OSI layer, each device must be identified to be used. In which of the layers below does the physical address of each network device reside?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "B"?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the smallest in area covered?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the default subnet masks that they use. If the subnet mask was 255.255.0.0, which of the classes below would be used?
With any GUI, there are opportunities to use gathered data visually. Which of the methods below would be best described as one that would allow an operator to retrieve and plot data over an extended time frame?
Redundant capability is critical for any DCS. Which of the redundancies below would allow the system not to be hampered by faults in critical systems and controllers?
Parameter settings program the behavior of the function block. Which of the parameters below can be described as one that transmits data to another block?